Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: CONNER, SEAN M

Tech Center 2600 • Art Units: 2661 2663 2665 2667 2673

This examiner grants 79% of resolved cases

Analysis

Sean M. Conner has overseen 468 resolved cases in Tech Center 2600. His performance in Art Unit 2661 is characterized by an allowance rate of 78.6 percent. This figure is a vital indicator for applicants to use when evaluating the likelihood of a successful outcome and for tailoring their legal arguments to the examiner's tendencies.

The median days to allowance for this examiner is 982. This timeframe provides a realistic expectation for the duration of the patent prosecution cycle. A period of 982 days is an important factor in the strategic management of a patent portfolio and in the timing of commercial activities related to the technology.

The interview lift for this examiner is 26.7 percent. This indicates that engaging in an interview with the examiner correlates with a significant increase in the probability of allowance over the 78.6 percent base rate. The 26.7 percent lift suggests that direct communication is an exceptionally effective strategy for resolving issues and moving the application toward a grant.

Written from this page's own data; every figure is computed from USPTO records and verified before publication.

Performance Statistics

78.6%
Allow Rate
+16.6% vs TC avg
483
Total Applications
+26.7%
Interview Lift
982
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 468 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

9.5%
§101 Eligibility
11.0%
§102 Novelty
54.7%
§103 Obviousness
18.7%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18760203 DEFECT CLASSIFICATION SUPPORT APPARATUS, METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM Non-Final OA KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA
18226934 Devices and Methods for Computer Vision Guided Analysis of a Display Module Non-Final OA ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
18695880 MEDICAL IMAGING AND ANALYSIS METHOD Final Rejection KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
18584022 MASK-FREE COMPOSITE IMAGE GENERATION Non-Final OA ADOBE INC.
18797256 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MATCHING COLOR AND APPEARANCE OF TARGET COATINGS Non-Final OA AXALTA COATING SYSTEMS IP CO., LLC

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